DARK SECRETS: Jetstar | Vintage Vibes

First international flight arrives at the new Western Sydney airport

Sydney’s new 24-hour airport has welcomed its first international passengers with the opening described as a ‘milestone that has been decades in the making’.

Euronews · Oct 26

'I Just Don't Listen Very Well': Influencer Hugh Lovett Banned by Two Airlines After Inflating Life Jacket for Prank

Australian influencer Hugh Lovett has been banned by Jetstar and Qantas after pulling an emergency life jacket cord during a pre-flight safety demonstration on a flight from Sydney to Adelaide.

International Business Times UK · Oct 26

A place in the history books but no toastie: my time on board Western Sydney airport’s inaugural flight

The mood is jubilant on the Airbus A320 Neo as aviation enthusiasts and locals thrill at their place on the first flight

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25

Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average

Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30

Travellers facing higher airfares going into Christmas

The competition watchdog's latest quarterly report on the domestic aviation industry has some bad news for travellers.

AAP · Sep 15

Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low

Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

Airport runway collisions and near-misses are happening more frequently, 22 years of data show

Four close calls on Sydney Airport runways in as many weeks have put air traffic management in the spotlight.

The Conversation · Aug 25

Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Air traffic controllers and flight crews will be interviewed after a fourth near miss between planes on a runway at Sydney Airport in less than a month.

AAP · Aug 21

Australia probes three near-misses in less than two weeks at Sydney airport

Air traffic controllers under scrutiny after back-to-back incidents put aircraft and flyers at risk

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Afternoon Update: Sydney airport chaos; ‘body’ in suitcase actually lifelike doll; and a breakfast of champions

Transport minister says improved airport staff rostering will be in place from next month after near miss and ‘unacceptable’ delays

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10